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Queenstown to Christchurch
We will be in New Zealand in September 3 weeks for a skiing holiday and will
be spending the first week at Wanaka and the second week at Queenstown. We will be flying out of Christchurch and therefore have the last week to wander up the South Island and probably have a ski at Mt Hutt at some stage. We are considering travelling up the west coast....what are the thoughts of others who have done this and what tourist things should we be looking for.....the glacier obviously. |
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"Fozzy" wrote in message ... We will be in New Zealand in September 3 weeks for a skiing holiday and will be spending the first week at Wanaka and the second week at Queenstown. We will be flying out of Christchurch and therefore have the last week to wander up the South Island and probably have a ski at Mt Hutt at some stage. We are considering travelling up the west coast....what are the thoughts of others who have done this and what tourist things should we be looking for.....the glacier obviously. A stay at Hanmer springs is a must of your going to cross over the Lewis Pass. Beautiful at any time of the year. Is its snowing go to the hot pools and get snowed on while your half naked in an outside pool. Its a must do. Just take a warm towel! |
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"Fozzy" wrote in message ... We will be in New Zealand in September 3 weeks for a skiing holiday and will be spending the first week at Wanaka and the second week at Queenstown. We will be flying out of Christchurch and therefore have the last week to wander up the South Island and probably have a ski at Mt Hutt at some stage. We are considering travelling up the west coast....what are the thoughts of others who have done this and what tourist things should we be looking for.....the glacier obviously. IMO the best skiing is in Wanaka, TC (Treble Cone) is by far the best skiing in NZ. I was staying at the Wanaka Hotel last spring along with the US and French ski teams (they ski TC). Youth prefers TC and "older" people prefer Cardrona. Cornet Peak is the best for intermediate skiers, and intermediate/advance (ie: me). I wasn't that impressed by The Remarkables, I would have rather skied at TC one more time. Also your rented equipment will be of better quality in Wanaka. You may want to rent a car in Christchurch and drive it through Arthur's Pass (beautiful) then down the west cost. The down to Queenstown and finally back up to Christchurch. The other way around works as well. Take the Gondola in Queenstown and the walk the Ben Lomond Track up to the Saddle (postcard view of Queenstown). Don't bother with the Paradise Lost tour, renting a car and buying the Lord of the Rings Guide book is way better. Rent a car and take a few day to go to Te Anua and Milford. Don't take the bus from Queenstown. Half the fun of Milford is driving the road. I could easily spend 12 hour on the road to Milford, stay over night, then take the cruise. Finally drive back and stop off here and there again. Consider going the Fox & Franz Joseph Glaciers. In September you will have snow on the glacier, and will be able to cover more ground. The Heli-hike on Franz is excellent. Or you spend a day and learn to Ice Climb. Don't for get to go to Lake Matheson. Enjoy! Dwayne |
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In article VyMpe.1606143$8l.1414424@pd7tw1no, "Dwayne"
wrote: snip Rent a car and take a few day to go to Te Anua and Milford. Don't take the bus from Queenstown. Half the fun of Milford is driving the road. I could easily spend 12 hour on the road to Milford, stay over night, then take the cruise. Finally drive back and stop off here and there again. I'm not so sure you can stay in "Milford". There is a hotel there, but last time I looked, it was reserved for people finishing the Milford Track walk. I suspect that the nearest you can stay is about an hour and 20 minutes away, so please check first. -- Cheers! Terry |
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"Terry Simmons" wrote in message
... In article VyMpe.1606143$8l.1414424@pd7tw1no, "Dwayne" wrote: snip Rent a car and take a few day to go to Te Anua and Milford. Don't take the bus from Queenstown. Half the fun of Milford is driving the road. I could easily spend 12 hour on the road to Milford, stay over night, then take the cruise. Finally drive back and stop off here and there again. I'm not so sure you can stay in "Milford". There is a hotel there, but last time I looked, it was reserved for people finishing the Milford Track walk. I suspect that the nearest you can stay is about an hour and 20 minutes away, so please check first. -- Cheers! Terry You can stay at Milford Sound Lodge. The last hut is at Sandfly Point from here you need to catch a water taxis to get to "town". Dwayne |
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